Roots of Empathy Searching for Families to Participate in Elementary Program
Are you a proud parent with a new baby? Will your baby be between two and four months old in October? If so, you and your baby could be a Roots of Empathy Family!
Roots of Empathy is a program for elementary school children. The program’s aim is to increase empathy – the ability to understand how another person feels. Children learn to care for and respect each other, and there is less bullying and aggression.
To be a Roots of Empathy Family:
- Nine times over the school year, you and your baby will visit a classroom with the Roots of Empathy Instructor and join the children around the “Green Blanket”. You will help the children learn all about your baby and in turn they will learn about themselves, their feelings, their temperament traits and their relationships with family and others.
- At the moment, we expect to have our babies on “Green Blankets” in classrooms, however if public health or schools restrict visitors, you may be asked to participate virtually from home in our Roots of Empathy Recovery Program through photos and videos.
- Babies must be between two and four months old in October.
For more information, please contact Lisa Kiriakopoulos at [email protected]. You can also visit the Roots of Empathy website to learn more about the program.
PDF flyer: HWDSB Roots of Empathy 2022
Are you interested in being a Roots of Empathy Instructor? The role is ideal for retired educators or existing school volunteers looking for a new opportunity. All candidates are encouraged to apply, however, experience with children is an asset. Click here to learn more.
Updated on Wednesday, July 27, 2022.